Frederick W. Griffith

Frederick Winter Griffith (December 17, 1858 – July 11, 1928) was an American businessman and politician from New York.

He was born on December 17, 1858, in Phelps, Ontario County, New York, the son of John Watson Griffith (1830–1891) and Charlotte Elizabeth (Malette) Griffith (1837–1894).

He married Mary Adams (1865–1917), and they had two sons, one of them being State Senator Henry W. Griffith (1897–1956).

Griffith was a member of the New York State Assembly (Wayne Co.) in 1900, 1901 and 1902.

The company manufactured packing and sealing products; and was taken over by Colt Industries in 1975.